Healthy Cheesecake Recipe
I’m the cheesecake addict of the family. Every Christmas I make my Ghiradelli chocolate cake (with spiced rum for a super rich finish) and coffee mousse.. It makes me sad, though… my wife says it’s just “too much”.. The rest of the family loves it, but always asks for “something with less calories”.. I know….. Read More
Squarerut Kava Bar
Kava or kava-kava (Piper methysticum) (Piper: Latin for ‘pepper’, methysticum: (Latinized) Greek for ‘intoxicating’) is a crop of the western Pacific – according to Wikipedia.. My wife and I got married in Fiji. We drank quite a bit of this drink made from the roots of the plant. It’s a great experience.. It’s not intoxicating.. it’s just.. nice… almost perfect. It’s said to be used… Read More
Austin Zoning Codes Explained
If you’ve ever wondered what a particular zoning code means, this document may be just what you need: City of Austin Zoning
Hays County Parks, Open Space and Natural Areas Master Plan Finalized
The Hays County Parks, Open Space and Natural Areas Master Plan was developed in 2002, updated in 2006 and has just been finalized (April 2012) In order to be considered for Texas Parks & Wildlife Department grants, counties are required to have a new parks master plan every 10 years, with updates to existing plans… Read More
Do It Yourself – Pest Control
The reason this post came about was an email sent out within my circle of friends today . One friend asked for a good pest control solution. I provided Cy-kick as an alternative to hiring a professional (as I have over the years). Soon after 4-5 other friends in the same circle chimed in and… Read More
What is “Months of Inventory” – Real Estate Statistic
How is “Months of Inventory” calculated? It’s calculated by taking the current number of “Active” listings in the Multiple Listings System (MLS) divided by the number of Pending listings in the last month. Pending listings means there’s an contract in the works, but the deal hasn’t closed yet. This can be done by specific area,… Read More
Austin Real Estate Trends – April 2012
There are two significant trends happening right now that you should know about: mortgage interest rates are increasing and Austin real estate inventory is decreasing. This means that, if you have been on the fence about buying, now is the time. Likewise, if you want to sell your home and have been “waiting for the… Read More
Crane Flies in Austin – Not Mosquito Hawks
Those insects that look like giant, Texas-sized mosquitos?… There are many species of these in TX. However, those giant, “mosquito eating” flies, don’t eat mosquitos at all and are actually called Crane flies. They are often mistakenly called ”mosquito hawks,” which actually refers to a dragonfly (Odonata). Additionally, it mosquito hawk alsos refer to the… Read More
City of Austin Building Codes, Ordinances and Technical Information
**Dont’ ask how long it took to find this, but the content of this page is buried in the COA website…. and is now added here for a little extra visibility** There are several sources of codes and technical specifications that the City of Austin follows. We follow the Austin City Code of Ordinances Land… Read More
Austin Recycling Program – Free Tumbled Glass and Organic Mulch
FROM WHAT READERS HAVE SAID, THIS PROGRAM IS DISCONTINUED. SORRY AUSTIN! Need unlimited, free tumbled glass or organic mulch? A friend of mine told me about this program and it took me a while to find the details. This well-hidden, gem of a program put on by the COA is called the Austin Resource Recovery Center…. Read More
